County Treasurer (Banking) Examiner

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible work schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

The Arizona Auditor General’s office in Phoenix seeks a County Treasurer (Banking) Examiner to evaluate fiduciary operations, conduct audits of county treasurers, and review internal controls. This entry‑level role includes training under senior examiners and a pathway to advancement in public service.

Responsibilities include statewide fieldwork, IT system evaluations, research of laws, and delivering recommendations to improve government operations, with follow‑ups to measure progress.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, business management, or a related field is required.
• Entry-level positions involve training under senior examiners.
• Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, proficiency with computer software, and interviewing personnel.
• Prior experience with banking institutions, internal audit functions, or county treasurer operations is preferred.
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Gains understanding of fiduciary roles and responsibilities of a county treasurer’s office, operating like a financial/banking institution for local governments.
• Conducts fieldwork at county treasurer’s offices across the State to examine compliance with UAMACT.
• Examines the office’s internal control framework including control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information/communication, and monitoring.
• Researches best practices, laws, regulations, and related resources.
• Evaluates essential IT systems for county treasurer offices’ financials.
• Provides impactful recommendations to promote better government and positive impact.
• Follows up on recommendations annually to track progress.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Interviewing personnel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

County Treasurer (Banking) Examiner

Job Location:

Address: 2910 N. 44th Street Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

Salary: Depending on experience:

• With Bachelor's degree $60,000-$63,000
• With Master's degree $63,000-$66,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Gains an understanding of the fiduciary roles and responsibilities of a county treasurer’s office, which operates similar to a financial or banking institution for local governments, by managing and investing public funds under state law.
• Conducts fieldwork at county treasurer’s offices throughout the State to examine compliance with the Uniform Accounting for Arizona County Treasurers (UAMACT).
• Examines the county treasurer office’s internal control framework which includes: the control environment, risk assessment, internal control activities, information and communication, and monitoring within a county treasurer’s office.
• Research best practices, laws and regulations, and other applicable resources related to the county treasurer offices under review.
• Evaluates essential IT systems, specifically for county treasurer offices financial systems.
• Helps make impactful recommendations to county treasurer’s offices to promote better government and make a positive difference.
• Follows up on recommendations annually to examine progress and determine if recommendations are implemented.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, in finance, economics, business, business management, or a related field is required.
• Entry-level positions will involve training under senior examiners.
• Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, proficiency with computer software, and excellent communication for interviewing personnel.
• Prior experience with banking institutions, internal audit functions, or county treasurer operations (preferred).
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license.

Benefits:

• Generous vacation with 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible work schedules, including telecommuting options
• Business casual dress code
• Continuing education and path to advancement

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer at 602-553-9854 or [e-mail] for assistance.

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